Description
For sale: a Rare third hardcover edition, first printing of Zen and Japanese Culture: The Classic Study by Japans Foremost Authority on Zen Buddhism by Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki. Third edition described undated, 1997 MJF Books. First Printing with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild edge wear wear and no price on the front flap, as issued. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
One of the leading twentieth-century works on Zen, this book is a valuable source for those wishing to understand Zen concepts in the context of Japanese life and art. The author explores the surprising role of Zen in the philosophy of the samurai, and subtly portrays the relationship between Zen and swordsmanship, haiku, tea ceremonies, and the Japanese love of nature.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
